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Monday, October 13, 2008

List of Clutter-Free Holiday Gifts

Clutter-Free Holiday Gift Ideas

As an organizer, I deal with people's clutter year-round. Among this clutter is usually a pile of gifts my client has received from a loved one that isn't their style or they do not really have a use or space for, but they feel obligated to hold on to it so as not to offend anyone. The last thing we want to do when we give a gift is place pressure on that person and create guilt and negative emotions. This year I challenge all of us to make a resolution early - to make our holiday gift-giving clutter (and guilt) free.Here is a list I have compiled of clutter-free gift ideas for the holidays. If you have any additional ideas please feel free to add to this list.Give the gift of Art:Live performances, such as theatre (Orlando Theatre Project : www.otp.cc)music (Orlando Opera : www.orlandoopera.org) comedy (SAK Improv Comedy : www.sak.com)art (Orlando Museum of Art : www.omart.org )dance (Orlando Ballet : www.orlandoballet.org) or more (Central Florida Performing Arts Alliance : www.orlandoperforms.com )

Create your own coupons:A chore-free day# hours of service or funDinnerBabysittingMassageFun day (beach, picnic, etc.)Their hobby

Other:Have family portraits takenGet their ears piercedHave a party with their friends for no reason dayHave their memorabilia or flowers professionally preserved or framed (such as baby shoes, jerseys, bride's bouquet, dolls, etc.)An experience (such as driving a race car, riding a horse)Attend a concertA hotel stay out of townInvest $ (great for babies!)Gospel breakfast at House of Blues

Ways to give a small gift certificate or coupon:Give a photo album to put photos of the event in after it is finishedPrint the web page of the eventWrite details in a greeting cardGive the brochureCreate a scavenger hunt to find the cardGive an example (such as wrapping a Rubbermaid bin with the organizing gift certificate in it)Write it on the back of a cute photo or pictureSing itPut it in a box of chocolates

About Me

I was not born with an organizing gene. I was a cluttered mess as a child and have learned ways to trick myself into organizing and to make it easier to do. Helping others get organized is my passion - it affects your health (mental and physical), weight, finances, relationships and so much more! My goal is for everyone to be proud and happy in the space they are in.